Export Translations as TXT and EPUB
Pro plan users can export translated chapters as TXT or EPUB files for offline reading, archiving, or use with e-readers.
Exports are useful when you want a portable copy of your translated reading progress outside the browser. You can keep a local archive, move a novel onto an e-reader, or open the file in your preferred reading app.
Plan requirement
| Plan | Export |
|---|---|
| Free | ❌ Not available |
| Starter | ❌ Not available |
| Pro ($14.99/mo) | ✅ TXT and EPUB |
Exporting a novel
- Open a novel from your dashboard
- Click the Download button
- Choose your format: TXT or EPUB
- Wait while the export is prepared in the background
- Download the file using the private, temporary download link
Only translated chapters are included in the export. Untranslated chapters are skipped. You can leave the page during preparation and reopen the download dialog to check the same export. If a download link expires, reopen the dialog to request a fresh link.
What's included in exports
Exports include the translated content that is currently available in your novel. In practical terms, that means:
- Translated chapters only
- Chapter headings and reading order
- Novel metadata where available: the translated title, author, synopsis, and tags
- EPUB structure such as a cover page, table of contents, and separate chapter sections
Untranslated chapters are skipped, so an export reflects the translated progress of the novel at the time you generate it. If you translate more chapters later, create a new export to get an updated file.
If a novel's metadata translation is still in progress (common right after uploading an EPUB), wait for it to finish and export again — the file will then carry the translated title, author, and synopsis.
Format comparison
| Feature | TXT | EPUB |
|---|---|---|
| Plain text | ✅ | ✅ |
| Chapter structure | Basic separators | Full table of contents |
| Metadata | Title, author, synopsis, tags | Title, author, synopsis, tags |
| Cover | ❌ | Embedded where available |
| E-reader support | Universal | Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, etc. |
| File size | Smaller | Slightly larger |
TXT format
A plain text file with all translated chapters separated by chapter headings. Simple, universal, works everywhere.
EPUB format
A structured e-book file with:
- Cover page (embedded where the novel has one)
- Table of contents
- Individual chapters
- Title, author, synopsis, and tag metadata (translated where translation is available)
EPUB files work with most e-readers and reading apps.
Re-exporting
If additional chapters are translated or a newer translation version is saved, export again to get an updated file. The download dialog uses the current translation snapshot. Existing files already saved to your device do not change.
Troubleshooting
Export button not visible
Make sure you're on the Pro plan. Export is a Pro-only feature.
Export taking too long
Large novels with many chapters take longer to generate. Preparation continues in the background. You can refresh or leave the page and reopen the download dialog later; use its retry action if preparation fails.
Some chapters are missing from the file
Only translated chapters are included. If a chapter has not been translated yet, it will not appear in the TXT or EPUB export.
The file looks outdated
If more chapters were translated or a newer version was saved after your last download, generate a new export. Exports are snapshots, not live files that update automatically.
EPUB not opening on my device
Most modern e-readers support EPUB natively. If yours doesn't, try a free reader app like Calibre (desktop) or Apple Books (iOS/Mac).
TXT formatting looks too simple
That is expected. TXT exports are plain text files designed for maximum compatibility. If you want structured chapters, metadata, and a table of contents, choose EPUB instead.
Tips for best results
- Use EPUB for e-readers. EPUB is usually the best choice for Kindle workflows, tablets, and reading apps because it preserves chapter structure better than TXT.
- Translate the chapters you need first. Since untranslated chapters are skipped, finish the sections you want before exporting.
- Re-export after updates. If you translate more chapters or a newer version is saved, download a fresh file so your local copy matches it.
- Choose TXT for universal compatibility. If you need the simplest possible format for copy, archive, or manual processing, TXT is easier to open almost anywhere.